Concierge Medicine is Widening the Primary Care Gap — Retrained Physicians Can Help Fill it
Concierge medicine is on the rise. For a growing number of patients, paying an annual fee for easier access to their doctor sounds like a good trade-off. For physicians, it offers a path to reduced … Read More
The Impact of Policy Changes on Primary Care: Challenges and Opportunities
As discussions around healthcare policy continue, proposed and enacted changes under President Donald Trump’s administration raise questions about the future of primary care. These changes, ranging from health insurance reforms to public health interventions, could … Read More
What TV Shows Like “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Virgin River” Teach Us About Primary Care
On the Netflix show “Virgin River,” set in a rural, fictional Northern California town, there is medical clinic run by “Doc” Vernon Mullins. Both the clinic and Doc are portrayed as an integral part … Read More
Why Retraining as a Primary Care Physician in Rural Areas is a Win-Win Solution
As the U.S. faces an unprecedented shortage of primary care physicians, rural communities are feeling the brunt of this crisis. These areas rely heavily on primary care providers, yet projections suggest they will have … Read More
Expanding Opportunities for Internationally Trained Physicians: Retraining as Primary Care Doctors with PRR
Amid the growing and concerning shortage of primary care physicians in the U.S., doctors who were trained and licensed in another country have a unique opportunity to contribute to the solution while expanding their … Read More
From ER to Everyday Care: One Doctor’s Path to Primary Care Excellence Through PRR
PRR RX for Success: Dr. Roger Gallant
Dr. Roger Gallant co-founded a healthcare clinic in rural Northern California. When a nonprofit, community-based healthcare organization began administering the clinic’s Medi-Cal program, Dr. Gallant was asked to … Read More
Expanding Primary Care: Addressing Physician Shortages and Meeting Patients Where They Are
Primary care has long been the cornerstone of healthcare, providing individuals with a trusted point of contact for preventative care, chronic disease management and overall wellness. Traditionally, this care is delivered in hospitals, clinics and … Read More
Amid a Growing Physician Shortage, Retraining as a Primary Care Physician Offers a Path to Career Fulfillment and System Relief
While U.S. healthcare organizations are grappling with how to attract and retain physicians from a workforce that is continuing to shrink, individual physicians may be thinking about how to remain in the medical practice … Read More
UpToDate & PRR: A Powerhouse Physician Retraining Combination
A Physicians Retraining & Reentry graduate recently told us, “UpToDate itself is, in fact, up to date,” while discussing his experience retraining with PRR as a primary care physician. He spent a lot of time … Read More